What is the Vocal Jazz Set?
The Vocal Jazz Set is an immersive, hands-on vocal jazz experience led by veteran Nashville-based jazz educators Lori Mechem, Liz Johnson, and Joe Freel.
This two and three day program is for all jazz vocalists, beginners to professionals.
Singers will learn standard Great American Songbook jazz literature, phrasing, improvisation, vocal health techniques, musicianship, performance techniques, listening skills and rhythmic interpretation in a safe and nurturing environment that honors both the technical craft and spiritual essence of this musical art form.
Founders and Instructors
Lori Mechem, Joe Freel and Liz Johnson
With the Vocal Jazz Set you get:
- Lead sheets and practice tracks for 20 jazz standards in 4 keys (2 low voice, 2 high voice)
- Handouts and take home exercises for ear training, vocal health, and working with a trio
- Phrasing exercises and tips designed to improve connection to the lyrics and music, and improve storytelling skills
- Improvisation materials including practice tracks, exercises, and curated video sequences
What Participants are Saying!
"THANK YOU for an inspiring, enriching and all around wonderful weekend! The talent, love and passion that went into making the weekend as wonderful as it was, was very apparent."
- Susan M., NY, NY
"I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to participate in this enlightening, fulfilling, and wonderful experience!"
- Chuck R., Nashville, TN
This kind of jazz training.; from improvisation techniques, to repertoire, to phrasing, and so much more, is invaluable.
I highly recommend the jazz set. The personalized training, and the opportunity to live and breathe jazz feeds my soul in a way that’s indescribable. Learning jazz techniques from instructors who truly care about Imparting their vast knowledge is a rare and fulfilling opportunity.
-Sally B., Phoenix, AZ
Thank YOU!!! You all put your heart and soul, energy, endless time and effort into making this such a worthwhile and memorable experience. I came on my own, but left feeling like part of a warm, supportive, and encouraging family.
Thank you again,
Carol O., Langley, B.C.